Traumatised by first newborn hair wash

For tips washing hair leave a wash cloth in the bath and use the wet wash cloth to squeeze water onto baby’s head to rinse the shampoo, and the shampoo you only need a TINY bit, like literally a dot each time. A bottle lasts me like a year with how little I use

As for the poo blowouts you can avoid those altogether if you use cloth diaper covers, never had a blowout here

I use nothing but water, and then apply some coconut oil. Don't worry about the cradle cap, it's normal. My 6 month olds cradle cap is finally starting to drop out after months of only water and coconut oil, I've used a tiny bit of shampoo twice but I didn't like how it made his hair go, and I don't think it's necessary at such a young age. The natural oils will clean and protect babies hair, the cradle cap will go on its own, just gently apply oil when you can

I use a gentle baby sponge with a dot of shampoo and gently brush his hair with the sponge then I ring the sponge out so it’s only got water in and squeeze the water out really gently over his head so it rinses off the shampoo

try a super soft wash cloth, wet it then put the soap on it & gently massage baby’s head & rinse. there’s safe rinsers you can buy for babies :) also co bathing is an option i did it a lot when my son was that tiny bc i was so afraid of him slipping into the tub. another option is the flower bath you use it in the sink. Blooming Bath Lotus Bath Pad - Plush Minky Baby Sink Bathtub Cushion - The Original Washer-Safe Flower Seat for Newborns - Yellow/White/Gray https://a.co/d/5QvxPeJ

Just water. I haven't used shampoo and I haven't had to worry about cradle cap. I have dealt with short periods of excema though and the doctors advised against using any products on them.

For our first few baths, I brought them into the bath with Me and I washed them in my lap. I felt like I had much more control. After that, I washed them in a baby bath.

As for the half naked, for me, that was my sister in law. I'm sure every mother has a moment like that where you're in a nightmare and someone sees you half naked so remember, you're not alone.

"You may lose the battle but you will win the war". One bad moment does not define you as a mother ❤️

Don’t worry about it too much, the first couple of water dunks here weren’t much fun (poo based incidents too) but baby loves them now. If you can, invest in a bath chair (I use the angel care one) as it frees up your hands. You still need to keep a hand on them to make sure they don’t wriggle off, but it makes it sooooo much easier (I have to bath her on my own a lot so need anything that makes it easier!). I guarantee it was worse for you than for your baby, but try to remember, none of it really matters, he’s safe and loved… which is perfect. He won’t remember a thing anyway 😊

I used the frida cradle cap with coconut oil on the floor whilst she was playing and managed to get it all off and then applied more coconut oil to let it soak in so maybe try that instead of in the bath? Other than that have never used shampoo on her hair and don’t plan to anytime soon 🤷‍♀️ don’t be hard on yourself, you’re just getting to grips with everything. Maybe try a smaller bath like a shnuggle if you haven’t already. You’re doing great 😊

At that age i used to swaddle baby in a towel and then wash his hir over the sink and then bath time just wash his body

swaddle in a bby blanket hold between arm n arm kinda under arm u have the other hand free can tilt slightly so water runs away from eyes a midwife showed me bit not till baby no 5 my daughter has severe cradle cap and she couldn't use Johnson she got shampoo from gp that was really good with a soft bristled brush

Use a flexible measuring cup. It works wonders for rinsing. Just hold your babies head gently and pour it over was rubbing the suds out.

When baby is tiny I found it easier just to run the tap and make sure it’s at a nice temp, wrap them up all snug in a towel and just gently put their head under it. My LG LOVED this when she was small so I’d wet it then take her away and usually sit on a chair in the kitchen and put some shampoo on if needed and then back again so you can hold with two hands. Once they are in the bath properly just use a mug/cup it’s much easier when they’re just sat down. Also put a wet Muslin on them in the bath at first it helps them not cry

I use the Frida cradle cap brush and comb on little man’s dry scalp. It’s gentle and works wonders! He likes the feeling and sits there being all content and I quite like getting at all those flakes lol. I usually do it the same day that I am planning to wash his hair just to get rid of those last bits of flakes but generally it removes 95% of them in one go

The frida cradle cap worked well for us. I’m sorry you didn’t have the same experience! You’re definitely not stupid for using it. That’s what it’s for! I would try a bath again with your partner. Washing a newbies can be stressful. It helped us to have the towel in the dryer on low. It was warm by the time we were down bathing her!

I massively recommend the Angelcare bath (got my from FB market place for £5) and the Frida control bath jug from Amazon.
Don’t be so hard on yourself, how can you be a failure.. you were keeping your baby boy clean. It just takes practice and your confidence will build. Take care of yourself x